How to Make your Jeans Office Appropriate
Who said that jeans couldn’t be formal? Certainly not us. In some professional circles, tailoring is mandatory. In others, you can make a few tweaks to the rule.
So if you’re fed up with wearing the same tailored trousers, then don’t fear the opportunity to subtly introduce jeans into your business look. It’s the best way to give a casual touch while still looking office appropriate.
How to style jeans for work?
It couldn’t be easier. Just think of the jeans themselves as a tailored trouser and style it with what you would normally. Our winning combo? A blazer, crisp white shirt, and court heels. Simple!
Marc Jacobs
Shirt - White
$308.99
Italist
Dolce & Gabbana
Pineapple Print Cotton Shirt - White
$277.38
Italist
Dolce & Gabbana
Sequin-Trimmed Cotton Shirt - White
$397.48
Italist
Dolce & Gabbana
Cotton Long-Sleeve Shirt - White
$467.00
Italist
Stella McCartney
Stretch Viscose Shirt - White
$455.08
Italist
Dolce & Gabbana
Striped Cotton Shirt - White
$245.79
Italist
Michael Michael Kors
Organic Cotton Button-Down Shirt - White
$230.64
Italist
Dolce & Gabbana
Lace-Trimmed Cotton Shirt - White
$672.41
Italist
Boden
Henrietta Heels Poinsettia Women Boden Red
$170.00
Boden
Charles & Keith
Pointed Toe Slingback Heels
$36.00
Charles & Keith
Prada
7 cm Printed Kitten Heel Slingbacks size 40
$777.60
GLAMOOD
Boden
Adrianna Heels Happy Women Boden
$180.00
Boden
Karl Lagerfeld
Kitten Heel Logo Sandal
€215.00
Karl Lagerfeld
Valentino
Valentino Garavani slingback Rockstud pumps - Brown
$945.00
Farfetch
Charles & Keith
Lucite Heel Mary Janes
$59.00
Charles & Keith
Statement jacket
A statement blouse, jacket, or blazer paired with denim draws the eye up and acts as the main focal point in the outfit.
Pinko
Crusca Down Jacket - White
$319.80
Italist
Stio
Womens Buckhorn Insulated Snap Shirt Green
$199.00
STIO
Maison Margiela
Stretch Cotton Jacket - Khaki
$670.89
Italist
Stio
Womens Buckhorn Insulated Snap Shirt
$199.00
STIO
Ganni
Twill with Suede Details Jacket - Pink
$535.27
Italist
Blank NYC
Desert Moon Jacket Beige
$169.00
Anthropologie
Emporio Armani
Cotton Shirt - White
$236.16
Italist
Stio
Womens Turpin Fleece Half Zip
$99.00
STIO
Statement Heels
Cuff the bottom of your jeans to expose a statement shoe. Cinderella was so obsessed with her shoes for a reason you know.
Dolce & Gabbana
Portofino Sneaker - Gold
$612.37
Italist
Golden Goose
Mens Ball Star Leather Low-Top Sneakers White
$660.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Jimmy Choo London
Suede High Heel Pump - Gray
$511.24
Italist
Golden Goose
Mens Ballstar Double Leather Low-Top Sneakers Silver
$660.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Dolce & Gabbana
Heels - Red
$467.00
Italist
Ferragamo
Rhinestone Slingback Pump - Black
$678.53
Italist
Dolce & Gabbana
Embroidered Patch Heel Pump - Black
$435.40
Italist
Gianvito Rossi
Pointed-Toe Leather Pump - Blue
$419.60
Italist
Which jeans to choose for work?
Even if you’re allowed to wear jeans to work, there are still some rules to respect. If you don’t work in the creative world, it will be difficult to get away with ripped boyfriend jeans for instance.
Same goes for low cut or faded style jeans. Instead, opt for black indigo or grey washes and avoid the extra skinny or baggy shapes in favour of a classic straight, bootcut or subtlety flared jean.
-50%
Pilcro
Pilcro Ultra High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
$59.95
$120.00
Anthropologie
-46%
Closed
Glow High-Rise Kick Flare Jeans Pink
$139.95
$260.00
Anthropologie
Maison Margiela
Pockets Jeans - Blue
$663.13
Italist
Mother
The Rock Candy Tune Up High Rise Straight Leg Jeans Gray
$288.00
Anthropologie
Valentino Garavani
Denim Jeans - Blue
$669.60
Italist
Just Cavalli
Low-Rise Skinny Denim Jeans - Black
$132.49
Italist
Alexander Wang
Wool Blend with Chain Detail Trousers - Black
$569.71
Italist
Maison Margiela
Drawstring Waist Denim Jeans - Blue
$473.32
Italist
Valentino Garavani
Embroidered Hem Cotton Jeans - Blue
$670.83
Italist
Ermanno Scervino
Cotton-Viscose Blend Capri Pants - Black
$308.99
Italist
Versace
Denim Jeans - Blue
$549.30
Italist
Ami
Stonewashed Flared Jeans - Blue
$345.33
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